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Mulinti Wins WSOPC Thunder Valley After Coaching Overhaul
Manjunath Mulinti won the WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley title this week, one event after finishing 7th at the same stop in January 2026.
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BreakingBetting6h agoCoinbase Pulls Sports Markets in Michigan After MGCB Deal
Coinbase agreed to halt sports prediction markets in Michigan after the MGCB ruled them unlicensed. All open trades must close by Oct. 10, 2026.
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Crypto10h agoZcash ETF Hits $1B as Grayscale Maps New Phase
The Zcash spot ETF topped $1 billion AUM as of October 2026. Grayscale says SEC rules now cover ~15 tokens, reshaping the ETF landscape.
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Prediction10h agoGlobal Regulators Push Supreme Court to Hear Kalshi Case
IAGR and NAGRA filed a joint amicus brief Oct. 2, 2026, urging SCOTUS to hear NJ's case against Kalshi's federal preemption claim.
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Betting10h agoPrizePicks Exits Missouri; Kalshi Fights Back in Media
Crypto14h agoPolygon Taps TRON's $94B USDT Supply for EVM Rails
Prediction18h agoPolymarket CEO Slams 100x Token Chasing as Irrational
Crypto22h agoKalshi Gold Markets Beat Ether in September Volume
Betting1d agoG2E 2026: Casino Giants Fire at Prediction Markets
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Crypto1d agoCoinbase Pro Returns as Deribit Deal Forms Global Exchange
Coinbase plans to relaunch Pro by year-end 2026 and has integrated Deribit into Coinbase Global Exchange. The move deepens liquidity for crypto-native iGaming operators.
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Poker1d agoPokerStars Runs $400K Spooky Season Ticket Giveaway
PokerStars distributes $400K in Sunday Million tickets Oct 9–Nov 11, capping the promo with a $1M finale.
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Prediction1d agoKalshi Kills Volume Rewards After Wash Trade Heat
Kalshi filed to terminate its volume rewards program by October 13 after facing wash trading allegations in its ether perpetual futures market.
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Betting1d agoFanDuel Tells Congress Athlete VIP Videos Are Routine
FanDuel sent Congress a Sept. 24 letter revealing ~30 athlete videos to VIP customers over two years. Regulatory pressure on sportsbook loyalty programs is rising.
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BreakingCrypto1d agoCircle, Ripple & Standard Chartered Back OKX at $25B
Circle, Ripple, Standard Chartered, and a London quant fund back OKX at $25B—matching ICE's price from seven months prior.
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Prediction1d agoPolymarket V2 Swaps Gnosis Setup for ERC-1155 and pUSD
Polymarket replaced its Gnosis-based architecture with a single ERC-1155 contract and pUSD collateral on Oct 6, 2026. Lower gas costs and standardised margin are the headline benefits.
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Crypto1d agoBill Would Fine Candidates $10K for Election Self-Trading
Rep. Don Davis introduced a bill fining candidates $10K for trading on their own elections. It also shields platforms that ban and report them.
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Prediction1d agoPolymarket Launches Protocol V2 Smart Contract Overhaul
Polymarket has started its Protocol V2 rollout, with all new prediction markets moving to the upgraded smart contracts in November 2026. Existing V1 positions remain unaffected during the transition.
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Prediction1d agoUnderdog Revenue Doubles as IG Group Q3 Stumbles
Underdog Fantasy grew revenue 100% year-on-year in Q3 2026 while acquirer IG Group posted a quarterly decline. Deal completion details are imminent.
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Poker2d agoWPT Seoul Satellites Start at $1.10 for $1,500 Package
WPT Global offers $1.10 satellite entry into a $1,500 WPT Seoul package. The Korean event carries a KRW 1 billion guarantee.
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Poker2d agoPokerStars on FanDuel Grows as US Poker Market Stalls
PokerStars on FanDuel recorded strong New Jersey growth in October 2026, defying a stagnating US online poker market. Brand bundling with FanDuel's sportsbook base appears to be the key driver.
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BreakingBetting2d agoOhio Sends 10 Cease-and-Desist Orders to Prediction Markets
Ohio's Casino Control Commission ordered 10 prediction market operators to stop sports contracts in the state. Compliance deadline is October 16.
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Prediction2d agoFederal Court Backs CFTC and Kalshi Against Illinois
Judge Martha Pacold granted preliminary injunctions blocking Illinois from regulating CFTC-registered prediction market operators. The Oct. 2 ruling is a rare win for the sector in 2026.
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Crypto2d agoNEXTPredict Targets Prediction Markets' Ignored Masses
NEXTPredict is putting mainstream journalists at the heart of its platform, betting prediction markets have long ignored a vast news audience.
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Crypto2d agoRamaswamy's Crypto Talk Fades in Ohio Governor Race
Vivek Ramaswamy is running for Ohio governor with crypto-industry ties but minimal crypto messaging, a shift from his 2024 presidential stance.
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Prediction2d agoPolymarket Appeals €420K KSA Fine in The Hague
Polymarket is challenging a €420,000 KSA penalty in The Hague after being blacklisted in the Netherlands for unlicensed gambling. A ruling could reshape EU prediction-market rules.
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BreakingCrypto2d agoOKX and NYSE Parent ICE File to Launch Tokenized Stocks
OKXICE has told the SEC it plans a tokenized US stock trading venue. The move pairs NYSE's regulatory pedigree with OKX's crypto infrastructure.
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Poker3d agoPokerStars on FanDuel Goes Live With Zoom Fast-Fold Tables
PokerStars on FanDuel launched Zoom fast-fold tables in October 2026. The format lets players fold and instantly join a new hand at a fresh table.
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Poker3d agoHarrah's Pompano Beach Hosts $1M WSOP Circuit Main Event
Harrah's Pompano Beach will host a WSOP Circuit series with a $1M guaranteed Main Event across 18 scheduled events.
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Poker3d agoggggUnit First to Complete CoinPoker CoinMasters Set
'ggggUnit' became the first player to complete CoinPoker's CoinMasters token set, winning $3,139 and a final-table seat.
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Poker3d agoPokerStars Slotlist Pays Out $1.5M in Year One
PokerStars Casino awarded $1.5M in free bonuses via The Slotlist in year one. The milestone sets a concrete benchmark for slot-focused loyalty programmes.
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Poker3d agoWPT Global Offers Daily 2-for-1 $50K GTD Deal
WPT Global's new daily promo gives players a free $5.50 ticket with each cash buy-in to its $50K GTD. Effective cost drops to $2.75 per entry.
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Poker3d agoWPT Global 2026: Offshore Licence, Soft Games, Key Gaps
WPT Global operates under a Tobique licence, barring US, UK, and Ontario players. Soft games and WPT branding anchor its appeal elsewhere.
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Poker4d agoCalvin Anderson Wins Eighth WSOP Bracelet in 2026
Calvin Anderson won his eighth career WSOP bracelet this week, his third of 2026, taking down the WSOP Online $777 Lucky 7's event.
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Poker4d agoDeltoid88 Breaks Down Hero Call at ACR Venom Final Table
ACR Poker player Deltoid88 dissects a high-pressure hero call at the Venom Mystery Bounty final table. The Poker.org breakdown offers rare insight into elite MTT decision-making.
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Poker4d agoBrazilian Makes History Winning SCOOP & WCOOP $10K Mains
Felipe Boianovsky is the first player to win both the SCOOP and WCOOP $10K Main Events. The Brazilian's double crown is unprecedented in online poker history.
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Poker4d agoWSOP Finalist Han Feng Reviews Final Table Hands on GTO Wizard
Han Feng and Joey Ingram used GTO Wizard to analyze WSOP Main Event final-table hands. The session shows solvers moving into mainstream poker content.
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Prediction4d agoEuropean Lotteries Pushes for Framework-Based Rules
European Lotteries wants EU regulators to govern prediction markets by legal function, not terminology. The move targets a compliance gap hurting licensed lottery operators.
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Betting4d agoCFTC Sends Event Contract Rules to White House
The CFTC proposed expanded event contract rules to the White House this week, threatening to bring sports prediction markets under full derivatives oversight.
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Poker5d agoBrazil Wins 7 Bracelets and $6.2M at 2026 WSOP Online
Brazil captured 7 bracelets and $6.2M on GGPoker's 2026 WSOP Online series. The result marks the country's strongest single-series performance on record.
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Poker5d agoAlejandro Lococo Wins 2026 WCOOP Main Event
Alejandro Lococo won the 2026 WCOOP Main Event for $343,242. The CoinPoker ambassador's win boosts crypto poker's profile.
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Prediction5d agoCrypto Billions Return, But the Premiums Are Gone
Kalshi seeks a $40B valuation and Blockchain.com pursues an IPO, but crypto treasury companies can no longer command bull-era premiums.
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BreakingPrediction5d agoCzech Republic Moves to Block Kalshi by Mid-October
Czech authorities added Kalshi to its unauthorised operator blacklist on 30 Sept 2026. ISPs must block the platform within 15 days.
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Betting6d agoMichigan Reviews DraftKings AI and VIP Targeting Reports
Michigan regulators are reviewing DraftKings' AI and VIP practices after NYT and ProPublica investigations. Enforcement details remain pending.
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BreakingPrediction6d agoNCPG Chief Resigns After Kalshi Partnership Fallout
Heather Maurer resigned as NCPG executive director this week after member agencies quit over the council's Kalshi partnership. Leadership vacuum arrives as prediction markets expand.
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Poker6d agoPartyPoker Tour Heads to Castellon With €100K Guarantee
PartyPoker Tour lands in Castellon, Spain on Oct. 5 with a €100K guaranteed Main Event at a €500 buy-in. The stop targets mid-stakes players across southern Europe.
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Betting6d agoFlorida AG Targets Google and Meta Over Sweepstakes Ads
Florida AG James Uthmeier sent cease-and-desist letters to Google, Meta, Reddit, Snap, and TikTok over sweepstakes casino ads. Platforms face pressure to comply or risk litigation.
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Prediction6d agoEL Warns Europe: Don't Regulate Prediction Markets Blindly
European Lotteries issued a formal caution in October 2026, warning regulators not to take prediction markets at face value when drafting policy.
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Poker6d agoPokerStars on FanDuel Opens Full Stake Cash Game Lobbies
PokerStars on FanDuel has launched cash game lobbies spanning micros to high stakes after its September Dynasty Series. The move targets player retention beyond tournament windows.
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Prediction6d agoKalshi Kills Volume Rewards Program Nearly a Year Early
Kalshi is terminating its Volume Incentive Program early per a Sept. 28 CFTC filing. Market makers and high-volume traders face immediate payout disruption.
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Poker6d agoCoinPoker GOPC Pays $88M, Doubles Its Guarantee
CoinPoker's first GOPC paid out over $88M, nearly doubling its $50M guarantee. The result marks a milestone for crypto-native tournament poker.
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